Air Liaison Officer

Position Title: Air Liaison Officer / Tactical Air Control Party (ALO/TACP) SME

Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time

Travel Required: 10-20%

Remote Type: Onsite

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI

Division: Air and Space

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Description:

The ALO/TACP SME supports Detachment 1, 505 CCW by representing Air Component and TACP capabilities within Army MCTP Warfighter Exercises and enabling realistic air-ground integration at JTF, Corps and Division levels.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Air Component/TACP functions during MCTP Warfighter exercise planning and execution.
• Integrate TACS/AAGS processes with Army Mission Command and joint air-ground integration activities.
• Coordinate with AOC, JACCE, ASOC/JAGIC, BCD, fires and maneuver staffs to support realistic Air Component replication.
• Support exercise design, planning conferences, MSEL development and execution control.
• Advise training audiences on air support requests, airspace coordination, joint fires and tactical air-control processes.
• Support development and execution of Air Component products and processes associated with ATO/ACO integration.
• Deploy forward with training audiences as required and coordinate with Det 1 exercise leadership and the Chief of Air Power.
• Support 24-hour exercise operations and other 505 CCW missions as required.

Requirements:

• Recent operational or planning experience in ALO/TACP, ASOC/JAGIC, ASOG/ASOS or equivalent air-ground integration functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of TACS/AAGS at JTF, Corps and Division levels.
• Experience supporting joint exercises, preferably MCTP Warfighter Exercises.
• Knowledge of AOC/TACP/ASOC/JAGIC processes, joint fires, airspace coordination and Army Mission Command integration.
• Experience with Air Force and Army C2 systems used for air-ground integration.
• Ability to work with senior Army and Air Force leaders, exercise planners and training audiences.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred unless otherwise specified by the final solicitation.
• Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.